Payroll Clerk

Harc, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options (medical, but

Paid time off

Retirement plan options (such as a 401

Wellness support and employee wellbein

Opportunities for skill development

Job summary

Harc, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Clerk to support accurate, timely payroll processing and related administrative functions.

This role helps ensure employees are paid correctly by maintaining payroll records, validating data, and collaborating with internal teams to resolve payroll-related questions. Success in this position means maintaining strong attention to detail, following established payroll procedures, and delivering consistent, on-time payroll outcomes while keeping records complete and

Qualifications

• 1+ years of payroll or payroll-adjacent administrative experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll concepts, including deductions, pay calculations, and payroll recordkeeping.
• Proficiency with payroll and HR systems and strong computer skills (Excel or similar spreadsheet tools).
• Experience maintaining accurate records and working with sensitive employee data.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain information clearly and respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions accurately and on schedule in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify employee information, including hours, pay rates, deductions, and changes to employment status.
• Review payroll inputs for accuracy and completeness before submission.
• Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring documentation is organized and audit-ready.
• Reconcile payroll reports and support adjustments as needed to correct discrepancies.
• Calculate and apply deductions, benefits withholdings, and other payroll-related items.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders in a timely, professional manner.
• Prepare payroll-related documentation and support internal reporting needs.
• Assist with year-end payroll tasks and respond to payroll documentation requests.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure payroll changes are implemented correctly and consistently.

Skills

Payroll concepts

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in accounting, finance, or business

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Payroll Clerk

About the Role

Harc, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Clerk to support accurate, timely payroll processing and related administrative functions. This role helps ensure employees are paid correctly by maintaining payroll records, validating data, and collaborating with internal teams to resolve payroll-related questions.

Success in this position means maintaining strong attention to detail, following established payroll procedures, and delivering consistent, on-time payroll outcomes while keeping records complete and up to date.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions accurately and on schedule in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify employee information, including hours, pay rates, deductions, and changes to employment status.
• Review payroll inputs for accuracy and completeness before submission.
• Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring documentation is organized and audit-ready.
• Reconcile payroll reports and support adjustments as needed to correct discrepancies.
• Calculate and apply deductions, benefits withholdings, and other payroll-related items.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders in a timely, professional manner.
• Prepare payroll-related documentation and support internal reporting needs.
• Assist with year-end payroll tasks and respond to payroll documentation requests.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure payroll changes are implemented correctly and consistently.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or related coursework in accounting, finance, or business preferred.
• 1+ years of payroll or payroll-adjacent administrative experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Working knowledge of payroll concepts, including deductions, pay calculations, and payroll recordkeeping.
• Proficiency with payroll and HR systems and strong computer skills (Excel or similar spreadsheet tools preferred).
• Experience maintaining accurate records and working with sensitive employee data.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain information clearly and respectfully.
• Professional, inclusive approach when working with employees and cross-functional partners.

Benefits

• Health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision, where available)
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Retirement plan options (such as a 401(k), where available)
• Wellness support and employee wellbeing resources (where available)
• Opportunities for skill development and career growth within payroll and HR operations

Compensation: $65,000 – $80,000 / year. Employment type: Full-time/Part-time/ Contract/ Temporary (Optional).